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YS51 JPY

2002 Renault Megan

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,538 mi
Last recorded98,538 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Renault Megan67,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 JPY
MakeRenault
ModelMegan
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,531 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

electrical light on the dash

Fail 6 Apr 2013 93,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

electrical light on the dash

Pass 14 Apr 2012 90,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front wipers worn

rear supporting bar corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front washers poor

front wipers worn

Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front washers poor

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 85,137 miles

o/s headlamp bracket broke still secure

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 72,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on out side edges

Pass 3 Apr 2008 72,074 miles

both front tyres worn on out side edges

Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,367 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 62,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 51,161 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megan?

Based on 2,939 MOT tests across 230 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
6,350
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
230
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 153
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 66
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 65
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YS51 JPY is a 2002 Renault Megan in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megan models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS51 JPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megan typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS51 JPY registered?

YS51 JPY is a 2002 Renault Megan, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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